In an in-depth dive into Arton ChorkPrairieIn the midst of my wandering, I rode my dear mount—Mongolian horses, came to a pieceSwampsEarth. However, unexpectedly,Mongolian horsesInSwampsThe edge stopped, and no matter how much I drove and commanded it, it stubbornly refused to take a step forward. What is puzzling is that he is usually brave and fearlessMongolian horsesIt was a small pieceSwampsToo scared to move forward. Just as I was about to accuse it, a young and inexperienced Tibetan wild donkey came running from a distance and tried to get fromSwampsThe ground crosses diagonally to the grass in front of it to feed. However, the Tibetan wild ass has just walked inSwampsAfter a few steps, it was stuck in the quagmire. I sat helplessly on my horse and watched the Tibetan wild donkey thereSwampsFluttering and struggling, it slowly sank deeper and deeper, leaving only a donkey's head exposed. From this, I finally understood whyMongolian horsesDead and alive are reluctant to take a step forward. It had a hunchSwampsThe danger of knowing that there may be poisonous grass growing in this meadow.
If inPrairieforaging, how will horses behave when they encounter poisonous grass?PrairieIt is overgrown with abundant high-protein grass for the horses to eat. However, there are also many poisonous grasses mixed in, such as a safflower black-blue grass called "broken intestine grass". The poison of the broken intestine grass is particularly great, and if a horse eats it by mistake, it will be poisoned and die within two hours. However, the wonderful thing is that mineMongolian horsesand most of the othersMongolian horses, perennially therePrairieforaging, but rarely eating broken intestine grass and so onPoisonous weeds。How exactly do they identify good pastures and identify those that havePoisonous weedsWhat about it?
According to my good friend, the shepherd Hogakule, the horse is a kind of intelligenceAnimals。From an early age, the mare will teach the pony to recognize the various poisonous grasses and inHerds of horsesIn the continuous transfer of experience andlifeExperience. Horses are also a kind of learning Xi and imitationAnimals。I saw it once in the pressEquestrianCompetition, horses are asked to jump over obstacles. So, I also decided to let meMongolian horsesXi crosses barriers. However, since it had never done anything like this before, it was frustrated by a string of missteps. Since then, I haven't trained it in hurdles. However, when I rode againMongolian horses, ready inPrairieWhen it warms up, it makes a loud hiss. I came to understand that it was it telling me it was going to start and reminding me to hold my mount. However, what surprised me even more was when leaving the ranch fence,Mongolian horsesInstead of passing under the railing of the paddock gate as before, he quickly ran a few steps and easily stepped over the fence more than two meters high. Its movements are coordinated, lightweight, skillful, and elegant, all in one go. I sat on horseback and felt like I was riding through the clouds, with almost no bumps. This makes me admire it even moreMongolian horsesSmart and flexible instincts.
Mongolian horsesPerenniallifeIn the vastPrairieThey don't have sheltered enclosures, let alone modern stables. They are half".Makinofree-range in the wild. They are covered by the sky, and the earth is the bedPrairieIt's their home. When it's time to ride, we whistling or lassing them offPrairieon the back. When the work is done, we will remove the saddle and halter and let them go to the grass to feed on their own. I was surprised to find outMongolian horsesAlthough perennialPrairieforaging, but rarely eating poisonous grass. What exactly do they have the special ability to distinguish good pasture grass and identify poisonous grass?
Horses are smartAnimals, can learn to Xi and imitate. MotherJockey ClubTeach the pony to identify various poisonous grasses, and through continuous experience, the young horse gradually learns to discern it. InHerds of horsesSome old horses often put their ownlifeExperience and experience are passed on to young horses. Horses are also a kind of learning Xi and imitation abilityAnimals。When I try to get mineMongolian horsesWhen crossing obstacles, it was frustrated by a string of failures as it had not done such a move before. But I didn't continue to train, and my busy schedule made me forget about it. However, after a few weeks, when I rode againMongolian horses, but it has shown amazing abilities. It easily stepped over a fence more than two meters high, appearing skilled and confident. This made me more aware of the intelligence and Xi ability of horses.
Horses are good at foragingAnimals, they are inPrairiecan be found in abundance of high-protein grass foods. However,PrairieIt is also overgrown with various poisonous grasses, such as broken intestine grass. Horses are able to discern good pasture grass and identify poisonous grasses, mainly through their sense of smell and sight. They are able to smell those that are therePoisonous weedsspecial smells and the ability to visually accurately identify those that are therePoisonous weedsform and color. In addition, horses will judge the quality of grass by its taste and reaction after eating grass. If you eat poisonous grass,Jockey ClubFeeling uncomfortable or even poisoned will produce an uncomfortable physiological reaction, which is also what they use to distinguish good pasture and havePoisonous weedsOne of the methods.
Free-range in the wildlifehorses also rely on their intuition and experience to discern danger. For example, in my rideMongolian horsesCrossingSwampstime, despite my repeated urging and driveMongolian horsesIt goes forward, but it stubbornly refuses to move forward. At this time, a young and inexperienced Tibetan wild donkey came running from a distance and tried to get fromSwampsThe ground crosses the grass to feed. However, it sank into the quagmire, slowly sinking deeper and deeper, leaving only a donkey's head exposed. I realized,Mongolian horsesThe reason why it is reluctant to move forward is because it can have a hunchSwampsand know that there may be poisonous grass growing on the meadow. This is a manifestation of the horse's wisdom and ability to recognize dangers.
In general,Mongolian horsesWith his intelligent instinct and ability to learn Xi, he is able to distinguish between good pasture grass and poisonous grass, and can discern and avoid danger through intuition and experience. It isMongolian horsesFree-range in the wildlifeis also the way they can survive in the vastnessPrairieon the freelifeOne of the important reasons.